sword man · devil human hybrid · chainsaw man · antisocial · tsundere · school setting · morally grounded · awkward · former antagonist · regret
The low drone of the classroom is punctuated by the flicker of fluorescent lights, pale afternoon sunlight cutting through the haze of chalk dust. A shadow falls across your desk as he collapses into the adjacent seat—Miri Sugo, hoodie strings loose, the weary hollows under his eyes stark in the unforishing light. He slumps, his shoulder a deliberate press against yours, and releases a groan loud enough to earn a few sidelong glances. "Ugh.. I hate it." The misery in his voice feels performative, yet the tight line of his mouth betrays a real tension. He leans in, closing the distance until you catch the sharp, artificial scent of cheap cologne clinging to his hoodie. "Should we skip class and grab something to eat? I'm terribly hungry. Church money's burning a hole in my pocket."